STONEHAM — Police Chief James McIntyre reports that a man is facing charges in conjunction with an attempted armed robbery.

KEVIN CHAPPIE, AGE 35, OF CHELMSFORD is charged with Attempted Armed Robbery and Threatening to Commit a crime.

Police responded to the Walgreens on Main Street on Friday, May 29, at approximately 6:50 p.m., after receiving a silent 911 call from the pharmacy. An officer arrived on scene within moments and found an employee outside the store waving his arms frantically stating that someone attempted to rob the pharmacy. The employee was able to provide a description of the suspect.

Police officers searched the area and an officer quickly located CHAPPIE on Main Street, placing him under arrest. He was transported to the Stoneham Police Department and held on $10,000 bail. CHAPPIE is scheduled to be arraigned today at Woburn District Court.

Upon interviewing the pharmacy employees, officers learned that CHAPPIE entered the store and asked for a prescription belonging to his girlfriend. When no such prescription could be located, CHAPPIE walked away. He then returned to the counter, now with his hand concealed in a towel insinuating he had a weapon and demanded pharmacy personnel give him narcotics. Pharmacy personnel picked up the phone to call 911, which caused CHAPPIE to flee from the store.

“I commend the swift and thorough response of the Stoneham Police officers and dispatch personnel during this crime in progress,” Chief McIntyre said. “Thanks to their hard work, a dangerous suspect was taken off the streets.”

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Photos: Stoneham Police Seek Armed Robbery Suspect

STONEHAM — Police Chief James McIntyre reports that the Stoneham Police Department is seeking an armed robbery suspect and is releasing several surveillance photos, in hope that someone will recognize the suspect and come forward.

The Montvale Mobil Circle K store, located at 96 Montvale Ave., was robbed shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

The suspect showed the clerk a knife in his waistband and demanded money.

The suspect is described as a white male, in his early 20s, approximately 5’9″ tall, weighing 180 lbs. If anyone recognizes the suspect or has any information about the robbery, they are asked to call Stoneham Police at 781-438-1215. All callers may remain anonymous.

Burlington Police Investigating Overnight Armed Robbery

At approximately 9:25 p.m., Burlington Police responded to the One Stop convenience store on Winn Street near the Woburn city line. The clerk told responding officers that a large, heavy-set man, approximately 6’1″ to 6’3″ tall entered the store and showed the clerk a black handgun.

The suspect took a quantity of cash from the clerk and ran off.

The suspect was wearing a white zip-up hooded vest over a black jacket, gray New Balance sneakers, blue gloves, and a green mask covering his face from view.

Police believe that the suspect was monitoring activity in the store prior to entering, based on video surveillance footage. After the robbery, the suspect fled westbound on Mountain Road where police believe a vehicle was either parked or waiting for him, because a police K-9 was unable to track the suspect.

If anyone recognizes the man in the surveillance footage or has any information about this crime, they are asked to please contact the Burlington Police Department Detective Division at 781-272-1212. All callers may remain anonymous.

Stoneham Police Arrest Man, 21, for Armed Robbery

Strong Cooperation from Public, Business Community Cited in Swift Capture of Overnight Robbery Suspect

STONEHAM — Police Chief James McIntyre is today praising the cooperation between the Stoneham Police Department and the Stoneham business community after a robbery suspect was quickly captured after a review of good surveillance footage and tips from business owners.

BRENDEN M. SWEET-RAINEY, AGE 21, OF STONEHAM was arrested Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly robbed the Stop N Save convenience store on Franklin Street. He has been charged with Armed Robbery While Masked and Assault with Intent to Commit Armed Robbery.

Stoneham Police responded to the store on Monday evening around 8 p.m. for a report of an armed robbery. SWEET-RAINEY allegedly went into the store with a black handgun, a fake beard, and a shirt partially covering his face. The clerk, however, recognized his voice as a frequent customer known to her as “Brenden.” The owner of the store, after reviewing surveillance footage with police, also positively identified SWEET-RAINEY as the suspect, saying that he is a frequent customer.

SWEET-RAINEY was arrested at his home on Tuesday morning without incident. He will be arraigned in Woburn District Court.

The charges in this case are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.